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Sunkissed & Set Up: My Beach Day Gear Checklist
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items There’s nothing like a perfect beach day—but it all comes down to having the right setup. Over time, I’ve nailed down my go-to essentials that make every trip to the shore feel effortless and enjoyable. From the moment I claim my spot in the sand, I ...
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Sit Back & Shade On
Cold Drinks, Hot Days
SPF is My BFF
Hat’s the Spirit!
Tote-ally Prepared
Throw Some Shade (and a Towel)
Sit Back & Shade On
A nod to your ultimate relaxation zone—because the only thing better than ocean views is enjoying them in style and comfort.
The best sun shade for the beach! I've had mine for years. So easy to set up and sturdy enough for windy days.
CoolCabana 5
Perfect chair for the beach. The backpack straps make it so easy to carry, whether you're walking or riding your bike.
Backpack Beach Chair™
Backpack beach chair with side table. Perfect for holding your drink.
Big Surf™ with Slide Table
The perfect accessory to give you shade in your beach chair.
SunShade Accessory
Cold Drinks, Hot Days
Where the ice stays frozen, and the vibes stay chill. Your cooler is basically the VIP lounge of your beach setup.
Keep your drinks cold for hours! The wheels make it easy to pull to the beach. This one can fit 98 cans (only) or 68 lbs of ice (only).
Roadie® 60 Wheeled Cooler
Keep your drinks cold for hours! The wheels make it easy to pull to the beach. This one fits 76 cans (only) or 54 lbs of ice (only).
Roadie® 48 Wheeled Cooler
Keep your drinks cold for hours! The wheels make it easy to pull to the beach. This is the smallest of the wheeled coolers- fitting 50 cans (only) or 36 lbs of ice (only). Perfect for a couple going to the beach!
Roadie® 32 Wheeled Cooler
This best backpack cooler on the market. Keeps drinks cold and never leaks. We have had ours for years. Comes in 2 sizes and cute colors.
Hopper® M20 Backpack Soft Cooler
I like to use this to keep our sandwiches in when we go to the beach. Just add an icepack to keep food cold without getting wet or soggy.
Daytrip® 5L Lunch Box
Keeps my drink cold when sitting in the hot sun. Perfect for slim cans, such as high noons, white claws, surfsides, etc.
Hopsulator Slim | Guava | 12oz Slim Cans
A great bottle to stay hydrated on a hot beach day. I fill this up with water and ice and it lasts me all day.
Rotera 65oz | Guava
SPF is My BFF
Sun-kissed, not sunburned. These are the lotions and potions that keep your skin happy from sunrise to sunset.
Clean ingredients, strong UV protection, and water resistant lotion
5.0 oz Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+ - BLUE LIZARD AUSTRALIAN SUNSCREEN | Ulta Beauty
SPF 50 and easy to apply.
Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50+ - BLUE LIZARD AUSTRALIAN SUNSCREEN | Ulta Beauty
Clean ingredients, strong UV protection, and water resistant spray
Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen Spray SPF 50+ - BLUE LIZARD AUSTRALIAN SUNSCREEN | Ulta Beauty
This is a great face sunscreen. They have clear or tinted options.
Face Sunscreen– EltaMD
Hat’s the Spirit!
Shade your face, elevate your fit. These toppers do double duty—sun protection and style points.
A lightweight straw bucket hat that can easily be packed in your beach bag.
Lana Packable Bucket Hat
Another great option for the beach. This one had a bit more of a flexible brim. Easy to roll, fold, and pack without losing it's shape.
Sal Crochet Packable Bucket Hat
A great option for a wide brim straw hat.
Opal Wide Brim Straw Sun Hat
If you like a cute trucker hat for the beach, this is it. It's breathable and comes in several cute, bright colors. Perfect for the beach!
Locals Only Hat in Cobalt
Another cute trucker hat for the beach.
Sun Bum Trucker Hat in Green
Perfect for the beach or boat!
Salty Hat in Blue
Tote-ally Prepared
From snacks to sunscreen, these bags carry it all—so you can carry on with your perfect beach day.
Extremely large tote to fit all your beach essentials in one bag.
4 Boys Zip Tote XX-Large
A perfect tote to fit all your essentials.
Camino® 50 Carryall Tote Bag
Throw Some Shade (and a Towel)
I love these towels that can also be used as beach blankets. Not bulky and easy to fit in your beach bag. Also drys so fast.
Sand Cloud Swirl Turtle
A larger option for a beach towel and blanket. Comes in many beautiful styles.
Sand Cloud Sea Shore - Large